There was disturbing and very sad report on the Medieval Religion discussion group today about the recent demolition of the thirteenth and fourteenth century castle at Coolbanagher in Co.Laois (Queen's County) in Ireland. This came as a result of damage caused to the ruins in one of the recent storms, but the action taken seems considerably drastic more than measures to stabilise an historic structure. At best it looks like an excess of zeal on someone's part. Questions are being asked by the heritage lobby, and they need to be asked, and, indeed, answered.
The original report can be seen here. There is another report from the Irish Independent at Castle that stood for 800 years brought down by violent storms and two website reports at Coolbanagher, Hall/Tower House (demolished), Co. Laois. from thestandingstone.ie and Coolbanagher Castle from Furta Sacra.
Coolbanagher Castle last year, and immediately after the storm on February 17.
Now it is just a pile of rubble
Images; Laois Archaeology/atriptoireland.com
The original report can be seen here. There is another report from the Irish Independent at Castle that stood for 800 years brought down by violent storms and two website reports at Coolbanagher, Hall/Tower House (demolished), Co. Laois. from thestandingstone.ie and Coolbanagher Castle from Furta Sacra.
